Bangladesh is among the few countries in the world where educational institutions are closed for 15 months now. Despite some efforts to provide lessons virtually or through TV, students who are poor and from remote areas are left deprived of their fundamental right.

The second consignment of Covid-19 vaccines from China brings 6 lakh doses, making a total of 11 lakh jabs from that country. Apart from this, there is yet to be any significant progress to get the vaccination programme back on track.

Dhaka is again at the bottom of EIU’s Global Liveability Index -- this time ranking 137th out of 140 cities.

Bangladesh is in the middle of another deadly surge of Covid-19. Border districts are experiencing upto 66% detection rate, while the country average -- itself concerning nonetheless -- was around 14% on Saturday.

Shakib Al Hasan's controversial actions during the match between Mohammedan and Abahani in Dhaka Premier League T20 has caused a stir. The unpleasant incidents are being discussed not only in the country but also in the international arena.

The tributary where gentle waves from Padma and Ichamati used to merge is now full of brick fields, houses, and croplands.

The development projects of two important segments of the Bangladesh railway network are now halted. The project of Joydebpur-Ishwardi section, vital for connectivity with the north-western part of this country, and Akhaura-Sylhet, crucial for the north-east, are supposed to be implemented by Chinese construction companies, and financed by China. However, stating various reasons, Chinese partners are now backing out.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today, through video conference, inaugurated 50 model mosques around the country.

​As the bordering districts face a surge in Covid-19 cases and the country is on the threshold of another wave, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has published a report on the inadequate pandemic management in Bangladesh.

The Daily Star's crime reporter Jamil Khan talks to one of the victims of the recently uncovered human trafficking racket. She managed to escape from captivity in India and returned to Bangladesh.

Cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore was released on bail on March 4, 2021 after 10 months of imprisonment. After release, he said that he was brutally tortured in custody. A medical board, formed to verify his claim, has recently provided a report to the court about its findings.

Over 500 shanties were gutted as a fire broke out at a slum in Dhaka's Mohakhali area early today.

​The Indian variant of coronavirus has been detected in 40 out of 50 samples in genome sequencing done by IEDCR and IDESHI. On the other hand, Covid-19 detection rate in border districts of Bangladesh is alarmingly on the rise. Are the authorities doing enough to stop the transmission of this variant from entering the heartland?

Multiple critical embankments in Koyra upazila are damaged because of Cyclone Yaas' impact, leaving thousands of people waterlogged. As there were no immediate and effective initiatives from the administration, the locals themselves are now working hard to repair those embankments.

​Dhaka Metropolitan Police, on May 29, announced that they have found a transnational racket including a number of Bangladeshi members, who were involved in trafficking Bangladeshi girls to India. The racket used the Tiktok app to target and lure young girls, many of whom are underaged, and forced them to become sex workers.

​As per its tradition, The Daily Star has printed a number of cartoons about the budget. Star Multimedia presents an assortment of these cartoons for the 2021-22 budget.

Despite the allocation of over Tk 107.6 billion for social security, the budget failed to become a refuge to the people with desperate needs, struggles and dreams.

Budget of fiscal year 2021-22 was proposed today, and it will determine the economic future of Bangladesh and its people.

​Despite the India-Bangladesh border being closed, 8 border districts of Bangladesh are experiencing a steep rise in Covid-19 cases.

The horrifying incident of a university student committing suicide under the influence of a dangerous drug has unearthed another racket of criminals working in the country. This drug, LSD, along with many others are making their way, from international cartels through national underground networks, to vulnerable youths.